Members of the Shia community in Nigeria have begun holding Ashura mourning ceremonies across the country.<\/p>\n
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In Kaduna the gathering took place at the Islamic center located at Zango area with a crowd of people in attendance.<\/p>\n
It began with eulogies for Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, followed by a drama depicting the Ashura tragedy by a youth group.<\/p>\n
In another town, Kano, a mourning ceremony was held at the Juma Mosque with a large attendance from Shia Muslims.<\/p>\n
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